In both the United States and the UK the Portuguese Podengo is classified in the Hound Group.The United Kingdom registers the most Podengos, followed by Finland, the United States, and Portugal.The FCI breed standard, which originates in Portugal, governs all types and varieties of the Portuguese Podengo.

In Europe, the Podengo is classified by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) as Group 5: Spitz and primitive type, Section 7: Primitive type hunting dogs.

The Portuguese Podengo Medio and Grande are represented in the United States by The American Portuguese Podengo Medio/Grande Club (APPMGC or 'MGC'). It is also recognized by The American Sighthound Field Association. Other organizations that recognize the Podengo (all sizes) in the US are the [ United Kennel Club, American Rare Breed Association and North American Kennel Club. PPPCA was incorporated in January, 2003 in Newport, Rhode Island and 85% of its members own Portuguese Podengo Pequenos. The first club of Podengo Pequeno owners in the USA is the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America (PPPCA). is the recognized AKC parent club for the breed in the US. Incorporated in 2009, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America.

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno became eligible to compete in the AKC Miscellaneous class on Januand can be recorded (but not registered) by the American Kennel Club.

There are approximately 500 Podengos (primarily Pequeno) now resident in the UK.

The Podengo Pequeno was shown at Crufts for the first time in 2009. The Podengo Pequeno now has its own breed classes at Championship Shows and Open Shows (the other sizes are in the process of being included). The Podengo Pequeno was transferred from the Import Register into the Breed Register on Januat the Kennel Club. The Breed Standard was approved on January 1, 2006. The Portuguese Podengo in the UK is represented by The Portuguese Podengo Club of Great Britain, and the Podengo Pequeno was recognized by the Kennel Club in 2003.The Médios live to be approximately 12–15 years. It is a healthy breed and the Pequenos average lifespan is approximately 15–17 years. (Pequeno- rabbits, Medio- rabbits and wild boar, Grande- deer and wild boar). Each is capable of hunting game that is appropriate to their size and temperament. When game is found, they will kill it and bring it back to the hunter or wait for the hunter to catch up and shoot it. Their hunting style is of an independent nature, with the dog(s) forging ahead with the hunter within their site range (which can be many acres). Typically, the dogs hunt in a pack with their human companion following them on large tracts of land with lots of game. All three sizes love to hunt, its tradition in their native country. The Podengo comes in three sizes that are not interbred - small (Pequeno), medium (Médio) and large (Grande), each size with two hair coats (smooth and wire coat) and its own unique temperament. The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound (sight and scent) breed of dog from Portugal. The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.

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